Dúiche Néill Volume 3

Contents

Shane O Neill’s Postbag: His letters from Benburb and the woods by Proinsias O ConluainAn account of how Shane O Neill, whom the English tried to depict as an arrogant savage, wrote over forty letters to a range of important people including Queen Elizabeth I. The letters were in English, Latin and Gaelic. It is also a snapshot of political intrigue

Tullyhogue ad the O Neill inauguration chair.by Sean O’NeillUsing the literature, especially the poetry of the time, this article establishes the importance of the site, and especially the chair, during 300 years prior to 1602

The mudwall House – by Pat FaironThis article is based on an interview with an old man who had been involved in the erection of many such houses. The process is described in detail.

Church building in Moyby Charles DillonA brief article describing the building of St John’s R.C. church and the Methodist church in the village.

Gorestown church and graveyard by Charles DillonMaterial from the ancient gravestones is documented.

Sessiamagaroll: A townland since the plantationArt P. O’DálaighThe development of the townland is traced from the plantation to the present day using records left by Powerscourt and Bruce.

Who wrote “An Chuileann”?.Proinsias Ó Conluain.Delving into many ancient documents Ó Conluain outlines an interesting argument that the famous air may have been composed by a Benburb man.